Anatomy and Function of the Heart's Electrical System
Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves
Cardiac Conditions and Diseases
Vascular Conditions and Diseases
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) include coronary heart disease (coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease), stroke (brain attack), high blood pressure (hypertension), and rheumatic heart disease. Click on the links above to learn more about this topic.